Home   News

All Kent news

Man winched to safety in mud rescue

Man winched to safety in mud rescue

A man in his 20s was winched to the shore by a rescue helicopter after becoming stuck in the mud with a pal.

Trees down as high winds lash county

Trees down as high winds lash county

Drivers have been asked to take extra care tonight as rain and high winds bring down trees following an earlier warning from the Met Office.

Brown envelopes of cash sent to councillors

Brown envelopes of cash sent to councillors

Venezuelan and other foreign currency in brown envelopes has been posted through the doors of a number of councillors.

Crush victim: 'I could feel my ribs breaking'

Crush victim: 'I could feel my ribs breaking'

A carpenter has spoken out about the horrifying moment he became trapped in a two-tonne wood-cutting machine.

Drug dealers hid crack cocaine in woods

Drug dealers hid crack cocaine in woods

A pair of drug dealers have been jailed after they were caught burying a huge haul of crack cocaine in woodland.

Flower tributes for Pat Lamb

Flower tributes for Pat Lamb

Members of the public have been invited to lay flowers beside River Medway in tribute to Pat Lamb.

Dean steps aside after ‘issues’ over marriage break-up

Dean steps aside after ‘issues’ over marriage break-up

A senior clergyman has withdrawn from his high profile role at a cathedral after separating from his wife.

One of Britain's biggest solar farms gets go-ahead

One of Britain's biggest solar farms gets go-ahead

A solar farm the size of nearly 150 football pitches has been approved on 212 acres of Kent land.

Fraudster charged pensioner for work he hadn't done

Fraudster charged pensioner for work he hadn't done

A disgusted judge has blasted a fraudster for giving the most dishonest evidence he had ever heard as he jailed him for targeting an OAP.

A friend in need...

A friend in need...

A homeless man has touched the hearts of scores of well-wishers - with offers of money, clothes and food and a Facebook fundraiser.

Fears for homes by cliff edge

Fears for homes by cliff edge

A worried resident who fears up to 30 homes could disappear over a cliff due to erosion has started a group calling for urgent action.

Nurses bribed to plug NHS shortage

Nurses bribed to plug NHS shortage

Desperate hospital bosses are luring nurses from other trusts with cash, iPads and gym memberships in a bid to plug a staffing shortage.

Voice star Jamie Johnson reflects on new-found fame

Voice star Jamie Johnson reflects on new-found fame

Since Jamie Johnson won the hearts of millions of TV viewers on The Voice, his diary has been crammed with gigs and charity appearances.

Teens arrested and bailed over hospital blaze

Teens arrested and bailed over hospital blaze

Firefighters battled fire near former psychiatric unit for 12 hours.

Fundraiser for family of tragic crash victim

Fundraiser for family of tragic crash victim

Friends of Nicole Parnell are holding an event in memory of the 22-year-old, who died nearly two weeks after a car crash.

Bat necklace among valuables stolen in burglary

Bat necklace among valuables stolen in burglary

A distinctive bat necklace and 300 antique pencils were among a haul of valuables stolen during a burglary.

Carer jailed for stealing £67k

Carer jailed for stealing £67k

A heartless carer has been jailed for stealing £67,000 from an MS sufferer.

MyFerryLink up for sale after appeal rejected

MyFerryLink up for sale after appeal rejected

The ferry operator could be sold after an appeal tribunal rejected a case by owners Eurotunnel to keep the service running.

Drink driver reported to police - by her passenger

Drink driver reported to police - by her passenger

A woman who drank three pints of lager before giving her friend a lift home from the pub has been banned from driving – after he called the police.

Police appeal after masked raid

Police appeal after masked raid

Police have launched an appeal for witnesses following a masked raid at a newsagent.

Fisherman pulls out of meeting after Paris attacks rant

Fisherman pulls out of meeting after Paris attacks rant

A fisherman due to talk at a meeting organised by Ukip who launched into an offensive tirade after attacks at Paris magazine did not turn up to speak.

Claim of soiled sheets and four hours soaked in urine

Claim of soiled sheets and four hours soaked in urine

A hospital patient claims she has been “psychologically traumatised” following routine treatment for kidney stones.

Children sent home for wearing ‘wrong uniform’

Children sent home for wearing ‘wrong uniform’

Parents are fuming after 50 children were sent home from school on the first day of term because of “incorrect” uniform.

Depp and Dover Castle in latest Disney film

Depp and Dover Castle in latest Disney film

Disney's latest film Into The Woods, starring Johnny Depp, is due to be released in the UK today.

Assault claim after pensioner 'bundled' out of hotel by staff

Assault claim after pensioner 'bundled' out of hotel by staff

Police are investigating claims a pensioner suffered bruising when she was "bundled" out of a hotel for complaining about the price of the buffet.

Dramatic rooftop rescue during flood

Dramatic rooftop rescue during flood

Drivers have been warned not to travel through flood water after two men became trapped and had to be rescued from the roof of a car.

Lorry driver jailed for cocaine smuggling

Lorry driver jailed for cocaine smuggling

A lorry driver has been jailed for smuggling a huge 19 kilo haul of cocaine into the UK through Kent.

New sighting of missing Pat Lamb emerges

New sighting of missing Pat Lamb emerges

Search teams are looking into reports a lorry driver saw missing man Pat Lamb on the morning he disappeared.

Probe into 'forced drugging' at children's home

Probe into 'forced drugging' at children's home

The Church of England has ordered an inquiry into claims youngsters were abused and forcibly drugged at one of its care homes in the 1980s.

Teenager 'swept out to sea' on trip of a lifetime

Teenager 'swept out to sea' on trip of a lifetime

A charity volunteer was overpowered by fierce currents days before her trip-of-a-lifetime was due to end, an inquest has heard.

Close This site uses cookies. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies.Learn More